"if it bleeds, it leads" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-if it bleeds, it leads.wav
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} if it bleeds, it leads
  1. (journalism, colloquial) Sensational, violent stories are to be prioritized. Tags: colloquial Categories (topical): Mass media, Violence
    Sense id: en-if_it_bleeds,_it_leads-en-phrase-4TrnrHxH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: journalism, media
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